1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent
The 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent is a specimen strike from Canada, minted in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. composed of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%) (5.67 g).
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The 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent coin, struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada mint, engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon, and made of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%). Weighing 5.67 grams, with a diameter of 25.4 mm, and a thickness of 1.5 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is head of queen victoria wearing a tiara, facing left. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. CANADA". The reverse is the face value is encircled with maple leaves wrapped around a vine. It reads "ONE CENT 1891".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%)
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Leonard Charles Wyon
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent made of?
- The 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent is made of bronze (cu 95%, sn 4%, zn 1%), weighs 5.67 grams, and measures 25.4 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent minted?
- The 1881-CAH Specimen Victoria Cent was struck at the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada mint.